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Lessiter
To the Point

Victors of Next-Gen Technology?

By Mike Lessiter posted on October 14, 2017 | Posted in Product Innovations & Introductions
Welcome to our first “Remarketing” themed edition. After nearly a year of to-the-shoulders immersion in used equipment (perhaps nostril-level for conference lead Kim Schmidt), we’re proud to see the Dealership Minds Summit, and this issue, come together. Our two national conferences in Omaha in August showed our audiences’ energy, a “let’s get after it” attitude and a sincere willingness to share what they know. Thanks to all who participated in this sold-out gathering.
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Dan Crummett
Ahead of the Curve

Separating Alfalfa Leaves & Stems at Harvest

By Dan Crummett posted on October 14, 2017
Several years ago farm magazine articles were discussing alfalfa becoming part of a crop rotation in corn and soybean fields across the Midwest based on USDA-ARS research involving harvesting alfalfa leaves separately from stems. 
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Kanicki
From the Desk of Dave Kanicki

Signs & Sentiments Pointing Up

By Dave Kanicki posted on October 2, 2017 | Posted in Dealer News
We’ve been reporting during the last few months that there were signs popping up in various places that suggest that business levels are improving for North American dealers. Many of these came from our own dealer surveys during the past year.
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Zemlicka
From the Desk of Jack Zemlicka

A Silver Lining on the Road to Recovery

By Jack Zemlicka posted on September 25, 2017 | Posted in Dealer News
We’ve all seen and heard about the widespread devastation caused by the recent hurricanes in the southern U.S. Images and stories covering the immediate impact was startling, but the aftermath is perhaps even more astonishing.
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